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Two Decades Later, 2,100 Former Nigeria Airways Workers Finally Receive Their Benefits

adminSeptember 11, 2026

For thousands of former Nigeria Airways workers, the wait that stretched across more than two decades is finally beginning to end. The Federal Government has released about N18 billion in outstanding benefits to 2,100 former employees of the defunct national carrier, while payments for another 600 beneficiaries are being finalised. The development, announced by Finance...

Sokoto: Cleric Injured in Attack After Friday Prayer, Suspect Killed by Mob

adminSeptember 11, 2026

A prominent Islamic scholar, Sheikh Musa Lukuwa, was injured in a stabbing incident in Sokoto on Friday shortly after the conclusion of the Jumu’at prayer. The incident has sparked tension in parts of Sokoto metropolis, with the circumstances surrounding the attack reportedly linked to allegations over comments attributed to the cleric concerning the biological parents...

Analyst Challenges MMI Over Unverified Oil, Gas Jobs Claim

adminSeptember 11, 2026

A Public Affairs Analyst and Development Communication scholar, Anietie Etteyit, has challenged the Mboho Mkparawa Ibibio (MMI) to provide verifiable evidence for its claim that the distribution of 34 oil and gas jobs in Akwa Ibom was lopsided, warning that advocacy based on unverified information could undermine the organisation’s credibility. Etteyit, in a reaction to...

Nigeria Halts Official Visits to South Africa Over Renewed Xenophobic Attacks

adminSeptember 11, 2026

Nigeria has taken a tougher diplomatic stance toward South Africa following renewed reports of xenophobic attacks targeting Nigerians and other foreign nationals. The National Assembly has suspended official legislative trips to South Africa, signaling growing concern over the safety of Nigerian citizens living in the country. The directive, issued by the Clerk to the National...

Iran’s President Warns Pressure on Tehran Has Reached “Dangerous Threshold”

adminSeptember 11, 2026

NEW DELHI — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian warned Friday that the pressure campaign against his country has entered what he called a critical and dangerous phase, linking the escalation directly to the aftermath of military strikes carried out by the United States and Israel earlier this year. Speaking to reporters ahead of the BRICS summit...

Dangote Refinery Eyes US Listing After Capacity Expansion

adminSeptember 11, 2026

The Dangote Refinery is targeting a future listing in the United States after plans to double its processing capacity to 1.4 million barrels per day (bpd), President of Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), Aliko Dangote, has said. Dangote disclosed this during an interview with CNN, where he discussed the refinery’s expansion plans and its long-term ambition...

FBI, EFCC Turn Spotlight On Fate Of USAID Health Funds In Nigeria

adminSeptember 11, 2026

The fate of funds released for US-backed health programmes in Nigeria is coming under fresh scrutiny, with American and Nigerian law enforcement authorities moving to determine how money was handled after some USAID-supported projects were terminated. The investigation, which will involve the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,...

Rising Niger Triggers Early Warning As NEMA Urges Anambra Communities To Prepare

adminSeptember 11, 2026

The National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, has begun heightened surveillance of the River Niger in Anambra State as its rising water level prompts authorities to prepare vulnerable communities for possible flooding. Although the river remains within the safe threshold, NEMA said the gradual rise in water level makes early preparation necessary, particularly for residents living...

High Turnout Prompts NIS To Extend UK Passport Exercise

adminSeptember 11, 2026

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has extended its special passport intervention exercise in the United Kingdom to October 3, 2026, following increased demand from Nigerians. The exercise, being held in London and Manchester, was originally scheduled to end on September 19. The NIS said 1,477 Nigerians were processed within its first four days, with more...

Houthi Advance Opens New Threat To Saudi Oil Lifeline, Global Shipping

adminSeptember 11, 2026

The latest advance by Iran-aligned Houthi forces in Yemen has transformed a battlefield development into a potentially wider threat to global energy supplies, after the group seized the strategic port of Mocha and moved closer to the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. The development is particularly significant for Saudi Arabia, which has increasingly depended on its Red...

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Two Decades Later, 2,100 Former Nigeria Airways Workers Finally Receive Their Benefits

Sokoto: Cleric Injured in Attack After Friday Prayer, Suspect Killed by Mob

Analyst Challenges MMI Over Unverified Oil, Gas Jobs Claim

Nigeria Halts Official Visits to South Africa Over Renewed Xenophobic Attacks

Iran’s President Warns Pressure on Tehran Has Reached “Dangerous Threshold”

Dangote Refinery Eyes US Listing After Capacity Expansion

FBI, EFCC Turn Spotlight On Fate Of USAID Health Funds In Nigeria

Rising Niger Triggers Early Warning As NEMA Urges Anambra Communities To Prepare

High Turnout Prompts NIS To Extend UK Passport Exercise

Houthi Advance Opens New Threat To Saudi Oil Lifeline, Global Shipping

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